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By Tim Hauserman
The Little Truckee River snakes it’s way between the Stampede and Boca Reservoirs just a few miles from Truckee. The Little Truckee ripples through lovely stands of Jeffrey pines and lush wildflower dotted meadows. It’s the pleasing course of water you pass while riding your bike from Boca to Stampede. But fly fishing guides noticed that the river lacked trout, and the Truckee River Trout Unlimited’s set out to improve the situation for fish in 2011.
Five years later, the Little Truckee River Fish Habitat Improvement Project is complete and considered a huge success. The project’s goals were to improve fish habitat for all stages of wild trout, disperse recreational use and sustain the important local fly fishing recreational industry. Instead of the fish congregating in just a few spots, the goal was to spread trout throughout the stream by providing plenty of prime fish habitat for them to reproduce.
For several years, David Lass from Trout Unlimited organized volunteer workdays on the Little Truckee. They planted willows to provide shade and stabilize the banks, spread gravel to foster spawning, and then this past fall brought in the big guns: Bulldozers and excavators to haul nearly a hundred trees and several hundred boulders into the stream channel to provide deep channels and variety to the river bed. Just a few days after it was completed the fish started to be seen in the newly created habitat. Speaking to the Sierra Sun, Lass says, “it can only get better from here.”
For more information on the project and Trout Unlimited go to tahoetroutbum.org
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By Michelle Portesi
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Winter isn’t going down without a fight, as the recent heavy snowfall last week was proof positive of. Yet as I write this, I’m looking at blue, sunny skies and a warm day. Springtime in the Sierra’s has always been a relative term, with weather often turning from snow flurries and chilled winds to summer in a mere week…but usually not until July. That being said, there is still plenty to do and see during the off season, and some of it even comes with deep discounts.
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Cushing’s Crossing Event at Squaw Valley
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If you still haven’t gotten enough of winter yet, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is still open for skiing and is scheduled through May. The Annual Cushing’s Crossing will be this Saturday, April 30th. This is a crazy fun event that is a real hoot. Just the sort of thing to kick off a good case of spring fever.
And don’t forget, now is the time to buy your season passes to the ski resort of your choice for next year. The deepest discounts are right now, with prices going up the closer to summer it gets. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows prices go up May 5th. Other resorts may vary. Click on the Ski Resort links to the left on the blog to view their current information.
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It’s also the time for deep discounts and 2 for 1 deals at many local restaurants. Here’s a quick run down of specials from the Sierra Sun:
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Spindleshanks (You need the coupon from the Sierra Sun) : 2 for 1 Wednesday for Breakfast and Lunch. 2 for 1 Dinners everyday. (expires 5-1-2016). Comfort Food Night every Sunday. Extended Happy Hours. All Night on Tuesdays.
The Soule Domain: 2 for 1 entres. Minimum 2 course meal per person. Not valid on Saturdays. (Expires 5-1-2016). www.souledomain.com
Sunnyside is doing a Community Benefit and Wine Tasting, Sunday May 1st. $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
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The River Ranch: Friday Night Prime Rib for $21.95. Kentucky Derby Day, Mother’s Day Brunch and Happy Hour Specials. www.riverranchlodge.com/events
Be sure to check in with your favorite local restaurants for any specials they may be running as well.
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Photo from tfhd.com website
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Now after eating all that fabulous food, you’re going to need to work all those calories off! Wellness Neighborhood by Tahoe Forest Hospital is starting their Community Walking Challenge May 1st. The goal is 10,000 steps a day for the month of May. You can register here at: tfhd.com/walking/
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See you on the trails!
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